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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1856
Page
2
Fragments discuss party lines and figures such as Webster, Fillmore, and Benton in mid 19th century U.S. politics. Mentions Iowa conventions, state committees, and national disputes over slavery, with names like Emerson, Sedgwick, and Whitfield referenced amid local party activity.
A lengthy critique questions motives behind violent acts in Ellsworth and defends local citizens. It cites a 1836 U.S. Customs report, accuses anonymous agitators, and laments rumormongering surrounding town politics and Catholic affairs. The author offers a $500 reward for the informant.
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